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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Has been awesome learning & sharing & networking with these legends 🌟 over the last 3 days 🗓️ at #iHEA2025. So much inspiration 💡 and motivation to take home!

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

🙏 Amazing team:
#AmberSalisbury (primary researcher)
@rich-norman.bsky.social
@juliasteinberg.bsky.social
#AmeliaSmit
#AnneCust
#CynthiaLow (consumer expert)
#KarenCanfell
#LouisaCollins
#MichaelCaruana

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Presentation done! #iHEA2025

🗣️ topic: public #preferences for using #genomic 🧬 info to tailor #cancer #screening 🩻

📊 result: likely demand, but want comprehensive, equitable tests, and need tailored info to ensure informed choices.

@sydney.edu.au
@daffodilcentre.org

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks! Some of the main drivers of the cost effectiveness in this study were the higher rates of both recall and arbitration. We didn’t include any treatment costs or other impacts of overdiagnosis etc, but would be interesting next time!

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 23

🗣️ by rising ⭐️ #JoanneScarfe at #iHEA2025.

🚨 She finds that, despite the hype, #AI is unlikely to have acceptable #CostEffectiveness in #BreastCancer #screening 🎗️

#HealthEconomics #ArtificialIntelligence #mammography

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 22

Was a great session! Thanks for sharing some excellent insights.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 21

Super interesting to hear #TaraWickramasekera 🗣️ on developing a decision aid incorporating a #DCE task, with personalised results presented live to patients using @rshiny.bsky.social

#IHEA2025 @sheffielduni.bsky.social #HealthEconomics #PatientPreferences

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fantastic 🗣️ by #StellaKong, #IARC-WHO, on our work estimating global lost #productivity from #cancer.

She shows:
📊 huge global burden
⚖️ disproportionate burden in countries with ⬇️ econ devel
👩‍🦰 it is crucial to account for the #GenderWageGap in calculations.

#IHEA2025 @who.int @daffodilcentre.org

Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 20

Very excited to be in Bali for #iHEA2025!

Fantastic opening plenary by #AnneMarieThow on economic policy instruments for nutrition.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jul 10

I had so much fun at the #AustralianChocolateFestival 🍫on the weekend (for my side hustle @beanbaryou.bsky.social) that I lost my voice! 🗣️
Talking craft chocolate to fellow enthusiasts and newcomers was delightful, & huge congrats to Deb from #RatioChocolate for organising!

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Jun 18

This was a great piece of work to be involved in - an amazingly diverse, international collaboration on the importance, challenges and strategies for work after cancer.

MASCC @cancercaremascc.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our new white paper summarizes contemporary issues relating to the experience of work after a cancer diagnosis through a global lens, highlighting challenges and solutions.

Download for free here: mascc.org/wp-content/u...

This project was supported to MASCC by Allianz Trade.

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MASCC @cancercaremascc.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our new white paper summarizes contemporary issues relating to the experience of work after a cancer diagnosis through a global lens, highlighting challenges and solutions.

Download for free here: mascc.org/wp-content/u...

This project was supported to MASCC by Allianz Trade.

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Jun 6

JOB OPPORTUNITY👋| #DaffodilCentre is seeking a driven #PostdoctoralResearchFellow to join our #OvarianCancer research stream!

APPLY NOW🔗 daffodilcentre.org/careers/
DEADLINE📅19 June 2025.

📍 @sydney.edu.au

#⃣ #JobOpportunity | #OncologyJobs | #ResearchCareers | #HiringNow

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · May 7

Great opportunity for international health economists looking to come to Melbourne, Australia for 2-6 months next year!

www.monash.edu/business/che...

International visiting fellowship program

www.monash.edu

healtheconall @healtheconall.bsky.social · Apr 23

Job opportunity - Economist at Cancer Research UK #healtheconomics

Job opportunity - Economist at Cancer Research UK

From: Annalisa Belloni Subject: Job opportunity - Economist at Cancer Research UK At Cancer Research UK (CRUK) we are recruiting an Economist to join the economics and policy analysis team. If you want to apply your analytical skills to make an impact in health and research policy and help shaping a developing area of work, please get in touch. [...]

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks! We also have an accompanying piece in @aunz.theconversation.com where you can read more...
bsky.app/profile/aunz...

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 22

While AI holds promise for improving breast cancer screening, we should proceed cautiously.

Australian women are wary of AI being used in breast cancer screening – new research

theconversation.com

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The Daffodil Centre @daffodilcentre.org · Apr 23

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements have the potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of #BreastCancer screening. However, women's skepticism about AI in healthcare may affect participation rates.

🌐Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cncr...

✍️ @aliepea.bsky.social

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

Why AI might actually hurt breast cancer screening - you might be interested: @lisawilkinson1.bsky.social, @ariannahuff.bsky.social, @drkerrynphelps.bsky.social, @melissasweetdr.bsky.social, @oncodaily.bsky.social, @natashamay.bsky.social, @hollypayne.bsky.social, @brittanytrang.bsky.social

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

Huge thanks to my fantastic collaborators:
🌟Stacy Carter, U Wollongong
🌟Helen Frazer, St Vincent’s Melb
🌟Nehmat Houssami, @daffodilcentre.org
🌟Mary Macheras-Magias, BCNA
🌟Genevieve Webb, Health Consumers NSW
🌟Luke Marinovich, @daffodilcentre.org

And funders: Sydney Cancer Institute Seed Grant

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

📊We created an infographic summarising the results: www.alisonpearce.net/wp-content/u...

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🔚 Conclusion: AI has promise, but we need to proceed cautiously. Women need reliable info on AI’s risks and benefits. Addressing public concerns is crucial for thoughtful & equitable AI integration in healthcare.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🗣️ My Take: Our research aligns with global trends – women see the benefits of AI but want it to support, not replace, clinicians. Current AI systems for breast cancer screening don’t have the evidence needed for trust. Rushing implementation could undermine screening programs.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌟Key finding 3: What women want…

Overall, if AI is going to be used in breast cancer screening, they want it to be:
🎯 more accurate than radiologists,
⚡ faster to get results,
🦘 an Australian-owned algorithm,
🌏 representative of Australian women.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌟Key finding 2: Impact on screening uptake 👩🏽‍⚕️

Most concerning: the way AI is implemented could change participation. Up to 22% might ⬇️their breast screening if they don't like how AI is being used.

This could lead to cancers being missed or diagnosed later meaning they are harder to treat.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌟Key finding 1: Mixed feelings⚖️

Australian women have mixed feelings about using AI in breast cancer screening:
✅40% are open to AI if it’s more accurate than radiologists,
❌42% are opposed,
❓18% have concerns that would need to be addressed.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Apr 22

🎉New study!🎉

❓Topic: Women's preferences for AI in Breast Cancer Screening.

🗣️Conclusion: While #AI has promise, if we rush implementation in #BreastCancer #screening we risk losing women's trust.

🧵Details in thread
🔗Full text: doi.org/10.1002/cncr...

@sydney.edu.au @daffodilcentre.org

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · Apr 22

While AI holds promise for improving breast cancer screening, we should proceed cautiously.

Australian women are wary of AI being used in breast cancer screening – new research

theconversation.com

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Deakin Health Economics @dhe-deakin.bsky.social · Apr 4

Are you passionate about improving cancer care through cutting-edge research? DHE is seeking dedicated domestic PhD students to contribute to impactful research in cancer economics.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Mar 31

📣 big thanks to my collaborators on this work: Jon Emery Shaoke Lei, Brent Venning, Alex Lee and Ankur Kohar.

Assoc Prof Alison Pearce @aliepea.bsky.social · Mar 31

Exciting to be in Melbourne to present at the @vcccalliance.bsky.social Data Connect Showcase.

Such amazing work happening through this program - a fantastic data resource that can lead to real world practice change:
📊 ➡️ 👩‍⚕️

@sydney.edu.au #DaffodilCentre #DataConnect #HealthEconomics

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